Summary
Veteran pitcher Seth Martinez has chosen to enter free agency after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins. Martinez, who had previously cleared waivers, will look to join another team but will not be eligible to pitch in the postseason this year. He has a history of moving between teams and leagues, with varying success.
Key Facts
- Seth Martinez is a right-handed pitcher designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins.
- He cleared waivers and chose to become a free agent instead of staying with the Marlins in the minor league.
- Martinez had previously been with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners before returning to the Marlins.
- In the 2025 season, he made 41 appearances at Triple-A with a 3.71 ERA and 54 strikeouts.
- At the MLB level, he pitched in six games with a 5.40 ERA this season.
- Martinez has been in the major leagues since 2021, originally drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2016.
- His career MLB stats include 144 innings pitched, a 4.00 ERA, and 126 strikeouts.
- Martinez uses five types of pitches, with a fastball speed averaging just below 90 mph.
